Agreed. The result of this OS is that Google is in physical possession of your data. If I were involved in any sort of confidential, legal, creative, or trade secret related work, I wouldn't touch this.
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Google Previews Chrome OS, Scheduled for Release in Late 2010
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Agreed. The result of this OS is that Google is in physical possession of your data. If I were involved in any sort of confidential, legal, creative, or trade secret related work, I wouldn't touch this.
That is a really good point. Google are clearly thinking of this as a Netbook OS, but what if Netbooks gets squeezed between a full powered desktop computer on one side and an app-phone on the other. There's really no need for a third computer.
You have your powerful 27" computer at home for making your home videos and what not, and your phone for all your social networking needs, and Apple sells them both and makes them work together seamlessly.
It would not be "useless" without an internet connection. It will make extensive use of HTML5 for local app storage.
"offline modes, background processing, notifications, and more"
It wouldn't be hard to overcome that. I don't know what Googles complete intent is but think of this idea-
The OS is accually a Linux varient. Imagine a web server running locally serving a word processor, music player, basic file browser etc. That solves the issue of remote vs. local storage, but still keeps the user experience web based.
I wouldn't want it for my only machine, but it could be very useful as a laptop.
Competition's lovely
The video posted here is flash si we can't watch it on the iPhone. Anyone know where we can view this presentation?
Thanks.
Except for the first part, where they spend like 3 or 4 sentences explaining what your web browser is. A bit insulting these days.
Looks like it could be good for Netbooks or Tablets, nothing for Apple or MS to get too worried about yet. This type of device may become very popular for most of the computing that most people do, most of the time.
Don't forget the incessant, "will it work with my iPhone, I mean MY iPhone?"
or
People debating whether Apple did it first
or
Whether their safari is snappier.
Apart from the people who think the big blue e is the internet.
Which may have been their target audience.
I like this idea for netbooks or secondary machines. Obviously, everyone won't have a need for something of this nature, but it could make a big splash amongst netbook users. Microsoft should be concerned about this.
Yes but will the tablet from apple play flash or will it be crippled and force you to purchase FREE TV shows via iTunes?
Thanks.
You didn't watch the video.
"NONE of it will be stored on your computer"
"What?"
"Really none of it?"
"Yeah, nothing is stored on your computer"
Don't conflate HTML5 with Chrome/Chrome OS.
I think it's great when a massive, complex, technology company can simplify their plans into an easy to digest video for EVERYONE. Those who are insulted think the video was made only for them.
I have some doubts about the real-world viability of Chrome OS, but I love the fact that people are thinking in creative ways about these sorts of things. I do think, though, that some amount of user-accessible storage is necessary for those times when you can't get internet access. At the very least, the ability to put a few songs and documents on it rather than in the cloud, so you aren't suddenly saddled with a big paperweight.
I like this idea, I like the idea of taking like 7 seconds to boot up and getting straight on the internet if alls you need to do is check an email or do something online. This would be great to put it on my Macbook via bootcamp and only switch to it if I just need to do something quickly online. However it would be useless to have it as a primary OS for the reasons people have mentioned. Liking the concept though.
I think all the "whiners" need to watch the video a few times, and maybe read the article over. It's a very different concept in a OS. I don't think they get it.
Or they want to tackle a pretty big reality. I wouldn't mind having a REAL mobile computer that didnt need all the hassle as my MacBook Pro. I am not replacing my laptop, I am adding a feature specific netbook to keep connected and not have to worry about losing EVERYTHING or not having my work backed up on a fully functioning, complete mobile machine. It makes so much sense, it hurts having to explain it.
I think they did when they created MobileME, and started shopping for online storage...
Which sounds like 99% of all Mac users... Or all consumers, for that matter. Chrome OS will be perfect for them. And Google has the advantage that they don't have to sell pricey hardware at the same time. This thing will take off like a rocket when it is released. Most young people spend their time exclusively online and do nothing on a local system anymore. You know - just like all those iPhone and netbook kiddies out there.
I remember when....
I remember when....
1) A Telephone - nah! No ones gonna talk to a piece of plastic, people like to talk face to face, and always will.
2) A Microwave - nah! No ones gonna want their food cooked by 'magic', people like to use the oven.
3) The Car will rule the world - nah!.... you get the idea!!!
You people complain, whinge, and disss as much as you like, you are not the market Google are targeting. You are stuck in your ways.
Google ain't stupid, they never have been. They know exactly what they are doing.
I remember when....
1) A Telephone - nah! No ones gonna talk to a piece of plastic, people like to talk face to face, and always will.
2) A Microwave - nah! No ones gonna want their food cooked by 'magic', people like to use the oven.
3) The Car will rule the world - nah!.... you get the idea!!!
You people complain, whinge, and disss as much as you like, you are not the market Google are targeting. You are stuck in your ways.
Google ain't stupid, they never have been. They know exactly what they are doing.